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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does
that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for Massachusetts? Thanks. H |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
If they are matching the old brick it could be very expensive. if they
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
Is it a wporking chimney and are you getting it relined? Or if gas
furnace only stainless liner? If its that bad on top other parts are probably detoriated |
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wrote in message ... The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for Massachusetts? Thanks. H In a normal part of the Commie-wealth or in the heart land of Boston? Seriously, more rural or urban makes a really big difference. So does the height and the amount of scaffolding needed to safely perform the work. -- Colbyt One picture can be worth a 1000 words. Post yours at www.ImageGenie.net for FREE. |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
It is on a working chimney, but no relining is taking place. What I
have are falling bricks at this point. On 9 Sep 2006 06:16:12 -0700, " wrote: Is it a wporking chimney and are you getting it relined? Or if gas furnace only stainless liner? If its that bad on top other parts are probably detoriated |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
It's actually in a rural area in the central part of the state.
On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:31:56 -0400, "Colbyt" wrote: wrote in message ... The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for Massachusetts? Thanks. H In a normal part of the Commie-wealth or in the heart land of Boston? Seriously, more rural or urban makes a really big difference. So does the height and the amount of scaffolding needed to safely perform the work. -- Colbyt One picture can be worth a 1000 words. Post yours at www.ImageGenie.net for FREE. |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
Check that---I just read the estimate--
"insert new top section of clay liners -- 1 8x8 2 8x12" H On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:34:17 GMT, wrote: It is on a working chimney, but no relining is taking place. What I have are falling bricks at this point. On 9 Sep 2006 06:16:12 -0700, " wrote: Is it a wporking chimney and are you getting it relined? Or if gas furnace only stainless liner? If its that bad on top other parts are probably detoriated |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
has this chimney been camera inspected?
many older chimneys are a safety hazard detoriated inside |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
This might be completely unrelated but I thought I'd share my two cents.
About two years ago I had my chimney inspected and scoped. They found some structural problems at the top. The cheapest thing we came up with was to have a stainless liner installed and a brick man came out and re-secured the bricks at the top and re-pointed the joints. All said and told $1,600 in Indiana. The liner install with stuff was $750. No scaffolding and 30 feet of chimney. I use this with a wood stove and it draws GREAT. Gets real warm and my furnace run time was reduced so much that now I pay rent on my propane tank. (If I do not buy a minimum amount of propane I have to pay tank rent). Like I said, just my two cents. wrote: The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for Massachusetts? Thanks. H |
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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
That's helpful. I appreciate your input. It's something else to
consider. HS On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:17:44 -0400, Fred Wilson wrote: This might be completely unrelated but I thought I'd share my two cents. About two years ago I had my chimney inspected and scoped. They found some structural problems at the top. The cheapest thing we came up with was to have a stainless liner installed and a brick man came out and re-secured the bricks at the top and re-pointed the joints. All said and told $1,600 in Indiana. The liner install with stuff was $750. No scaffolding and 30 feet of chimney. I use this with a wood stove and it draws GREAT. Gets real warm and my furnace run time was reduced so much that now I pay rent on my propane tank. (If I do not buy a minimum amount of propane I have to pay tank rent). Like I said, just my two cents. wrote: The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for Massachusetts? Thanks. H |
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